Michael Rubottom, MD

I have been seeing Dr. Rubottom for over 17years. He is the only doctor I have ever been to that will listen to and process every word you say. He is very thorough and explaines everything verbally, so you are along for the ride of his thought process on what is happening with you, why and what to do going forward. I have learned so much over the years by him doing this. He is extremely personable, caring and takes his time when he is with you. This has never changed in all the years I have been seeing him. VERY rare in a docotr today.
He doesn’t like to push pills down your throat and solve everything with a prescription. So if you’re looking for a doctor to hand out pills to solve one issue only to create another and offer you another pill to create this death cycle of pharmaceutical hell, he’s not your guy. He actually wants you to be healthy! Prescribes medications appropriately.
He has never hesitated to have me see a specialist if he felt the need or I asked to do so. Dr. Rubottom was invaluable to me when I needed a procedure that my insurance did not want to cover beause it was out of network. A few yers back, he went out of his way to help me get the procedure that I needed with the only doctor, at that time, who performed this particular surgery. He also followed up with my recovery by calling me at home.
Dr.Rubottom calls me personally to go over lab results. Sometimes it’s as late as 8pm. Does your PCP do that?
Dr.Rubottom does.
He became a doctor for the right reason. He cares about people.
I feel VERY blessed to have found him some 17+ years ago.
Linda, the front office manager has been with him forever. She can be a little rough around the edges at first but once past that, she is a lovely person that I have become very fond of over the years. She is always there to help me out and I just adore her. She has so much to deal with on a daily basis and lets face it, some patients are pills themselves!

Dr. Rubottom has been my primary care provider for some years now. To say he’s phenomenal would be an understatement. I work in pharmacy and have an understanding of the changing landscape that has affected all general practitioners (and most providers of healthcare services). Dr. Rubottom and his nurse, Julie, are beyond special.
Julie is available whenever I need her, and the personalized care I’ve received keeps me hopeful that the goodness of medicine and the sincere pursuit of wellness are very much alive in Southern California. This office is not a «pill for every ill» facility. They treat the patient from head to toe and assess underlying causes of discomfort and look first to lifestyle modifications. If you or someone you know is considering the field of nursing, shadow and/​or speak with Julie — she’s simply amazing. Nothing more is needed to be said — thank you, thank you :-)

Shame that I have to give this doctor only 2 stars because of his nasty, abrasive receptionist. She called saying that if my bill wasn’t paid immediately that she was going to send it to a collection agency. How late was I in paying said bill? 3 weeks!!! Geez lady. The check is in the mail.

Stunned is the only word to describe the feeling of being «fired» as a very long time patient of Dr. Rubottom. I was sent a very terse letter on Dec 31^st. saying I have 30 days to find a new doctor with no explanation or no referral to another doctor in his pratice.
I have been a patient of Dr. Rubottom for well over 15 years. I stuck with him after he had a stroke and walking eggshells with his rude receptionist. When I called to ask for an explanation and to speak with the office manager I was told «the doctor is cutting back» and the office manager does not want to speak with you. This is highly unprofessional and I truly wonder if the receptionist is lying to me at this point.
The «your fired as a patient» letter was written on the exact day I had words with the receptionist about why my only prescrption had not been renewed two months in a row, even though I had been to se Dr. Rubottom for a complete physical and the doctor said he would renew it.
Now Im left scrambling for a new doc within a 30 day window which is not so easy being HMO.

Michael Rubottom is the best doctor out there.

Would have loved to see this doctor but the receptionist was so rude I ended up saying never mind and hanging up the phone. Maybe it’s time for a new secretary?

Fantastic primary care physician. A really intelligent, well educated and instinctive doctor, who listens well and cares about his patients. He is a rarity that his patients are lucky to be cared by. You really see his top notch skills when you are in the hospital and his lobbying with other specialists and the medical staff to get the best care for all of his patients. He is very well liked and respected by all medical staff & even when I was his patient in Beverly Hills and at Cedar Sinai, those physicians have only the nicest things to say about him. Many patients don’t understand how important it is to have such a top notch primary care physician — he is the Quarterback and passes off to the other specialists, but he is the lead doctor. I’ve been his patient for over 30 years, and I know a unique and gifted physician & Dr. Rubottom is that special one!
His office manager, Linda, is also great. I’ve heard many difficult patients that she has to deal with on a daily basis, anyone would loose their patience, once in a while. She is intelligent, compassionate and funny, but really takes care of business, while our doctor, can take care of us. Because of Linda, this office has the fastest turn around time for referrals to other doctors offices… think about that…& be appreciative to Linda.
Due to the economics of medicine, Linda now has to do both jobs, as nurse & being the office manager, so give her a break. Unless, you’ve worked in a doctors office, you have no idea how difficult some patients a can be. Patients need to be responsible and not wait till the weekend to expect to get their RX refills. Also, don’t bother our doctor, unless you really are sick. He needs to rest and have a life too, with his family.
Also, don’t forget that while we are in his office, both he and Linda are dealing with life and death situations and emergencies: heart attacks, cancer, strokes, elderly patients in convalescent hospitals that have fallen and broken a hip or limb. Alot goes on in a physicians office at the same time, so they are juggling emergencies and still caring for us, which they do so well & I give them an A+++.
So lucky us, that we are all part of Dr. Rubottom’s extended family.
Trivia: LA Times — Dr. Rubottom is a descendent of William Rubottom, the first Postmaster General and the establisher of the city of El Monte. Also, his relative, brought the opossum to the state of Ca. & the Pecan tree. So, the next time you see an opossum, or enjoy your pecan pie, think of our very special doctor & don’t forget to thank him for his wonderful caring manner. Our lives are literally in his intelligent and caring hands.
— A very grateful patient.

i went to a primary care physician in this same building and she was scary. i went to dr. rubottom and he was anything but — definitely knows his stuff. i was able to get in and out under 40 minutes, had all my questions answered and the front desk lady was very nice as well. i’m actually switching to a different group of doctors under my insurance, but it was before i went to him. fear not people, he’s a good guy ;)

Dr. Rubottom accepted me as a new patient after an eye exam noted that my blood pressure was too high. He was very helpful with my questions, and has developed a plan for me to get it under control with diet, exercise and meds. He is cautious about overdoing meds, which I prefer, so we crept up to find the right dosage.
Dr. Rubottom is mature and sincere, and although I was fond of my previous doctor, the change of insurance plans blocked me from keeping him as my physician. Under the circumstances, I couldn’t be happier with my new doctor.

I’ve been going to him for a few years now. Great bedside manner and he listens. He’s also the Chief of Medicine at Marina del Rey Hospital. I was hospitalized there and my HMO wouldn’t allow him to be my admitting doctor, but he called me in my room when I told the staff he was my primary. He also called my assigned doctor to tell him what to do with me. Of course, Dr. Rubottom was very interested to hear all about the «problems» I had with the staff during my hospital stay at a follow-​up.
Unfortunately, he’s only with 1 medical group that can be horrible at times, hence the 4 stars. He also can sometimes be a bit in your private space «bubble» where his face is close to you when talking, which can make some uncomfortable, fortunately not me. It weirded me out a bit at first, but he does it because he’s actually listening to you, unlike ALOT of other doctors. They only do labs for your annual physical in the office, which he does himself, otherwise you have to go to a laboratory. His receptionist is also temperamental, especially on the phone, but seems very polite when you’re in the office staring her in the face. Go figure.

Dr. Rubottom is a wonderful doctor! I was a little weirded out when he kept patting my thigh during an exam, but I quickly realized it was his attempt at calming me down (he does it to everyone, I watched him do it to my boyfriend when he went in for smoking cessation!).
The only reason he lost a star was for his HORRENDOUS receptionist. She is evil, rude, and I’ve watched her bitch about other patients loudly many times. I definitely rec commend him though, even with the evil lady up front and his office being about 40min away from my house, I still go to him.

Good doc, great bedside manner. No-​nonsense type of guy, but takes as much time as is needed with you and really does care. He has been my doc for many years. No complaints with him.
His staff however is erratic depending on their mood. Not always the friendliest or the most helpful. Ok… some times they are downright rude. I have stayed because of the doc, but have considered looking elsewhere several times, because of his receptionists.

Finally… a charming, knowledgeable, got the bedside-​manner-​thang-​going-​on-​kind-​of-​doctor! Dr. Rubottom gets Five Stars from me.
After the bad experience I had with Dr. Krems, I’m so grateful that I found an Internist that really knows his business. Dr. Rubottom is in the same Medical Group, same address, but on a different floor.
This gentle man spent 40 minutes just getting to know me, my family history, my aches and pains! During our consult, he checked my ears, throat, and all the other bits ‘n pieces that are looked at and felt during a physical. I even got an anal exam, which is often overlooked.
The «other one» said, «No doctor spends more than 10 – 15 minutes with a patient!» Well, listen up! This doctor does. And the whole time he talked and listened to me, he made eye contact. No writing, no computer… just eye contact. That’s what I’m talking about! Dr. Rubottom paid full attention to ME, the patient. And, he cared. I felt as though I had been seeing him professionally for a very long time.
After our 40-​minute meeting, the nurse came in and drew blood for the customary cholesterol/​kidney/​liver screenings. So, altogether, I was being pampered for almost an hour.
I suggest that if you need a good doctor, please call Dr. Michael Rubottom. He has my Stamp of Approval, that’s for sure. :)